EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST

Rosebank College, the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is one of the leading private higher education institutions in the country registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution. Our exceptional growth is creating a once in a life-time opportunities to suitable incumbents.

Job Purpose:

Rosebank College's National Office is seeking an innovative Educational Technologist with a focus on integrating emerging technologies like AI into our Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational practices. This role is designed for a forward-thinking individual who can merge traditional LMS functionalities with the latest ed-tech advancements to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

LMS and AI development and integration to support strategic imperatives 

• Ensure ed tech and emerging technology integrations align with the institution's strategic academic goals and improve user engagement and learning outcomes.
• Lead the development and integration of AI technologies within the LMS to facilitate personalised and adaptive learning experiences
• Represent the brand in LMS-related strategic discussions and decision-making processes.
• Ethical considerations and inclusivity in developing and deploying LMS and emerging technologies.

Manage content provision (emerging and AI) in the LMS

• Manage the operational and tactical development, provisioning, and updating of content within the LMS.
• Leverage AI capabilities to direct the adaptation of content and assessments based on student performance and learning patterns.
• Managing the change process as IIERC adopts new AI-enhanced teaching and learning methods.

Monitoring, analysis and improvement of AI enhancements in ed-tech and LMS provision

• Regularly evaluate the LMS's AI-enhanced features to ensure they meet educational objectives.
• Utilise analytics and feedback to recommend and implement improvements that enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning experiences.
• Communication and collaboration with a broader range of stakeholders, including technology partners, academic staff, and students, to gather insights and feedback that inform the continuous improvement of AI-integrated educational technologies.

Research and Innovation in Content development and support      

• Stay informed about the latest trends in AI and educational technology research and contribute to research in this regard.
• Lead initiatives for the development of AI-driven educational content and tools.
• Provide comprehensive support and training for academic staff in integrating AI technologies into their teaching practices, enhancing curriculum delivery and student engagement.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Educational Technology (NQF Level 8) or related qualification
• Honours Degree in IT or Computer Science (NQF Level 8) with an endorsed certificate in Education Technology.

Experience

• Project management and leadership experience in educational management (5 years)
• Strong foundation in AI applications within higher education, including adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring systems, data analytics, and automation (3 years)
• Experience in training lecturers to use related hardware and software in the learning process (2 years)
• Experience in higher education working on LMS such as Blackboard, Sakai or Moodle Management (2 years)

Key Competencies

• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline-orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment. 
• Effective communication skills

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.